The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club is another excellent Jacqueline Wilson book, this time on the theme of finding your own voice and standing on your own two feet. It was bought as a present for a ten year old DJW fan, and having enjoyed the stories that my grand-daughter read a few years ago, I thought I'd sneak a look. It's up there as a fine example of the author's ability to deal very competently with issues that really concern children. Gaining independence and a sense of self worth when you are a shy, small, under-achiever is a well-worn theme in children's literature, and particularly the device of having competent siblings who make an less able child feel incompetent, with a bully hovering around for good measure. However, Jacqueline Wilson puts her own spin on things as ever. Tina is unable to engage in sporty activities due to heart problems , so that familiar angle of under-achiever redemption is closed off. Instead, there is a flower garden to be established with the aim of bringing butterflies to visit - hence The Butterfly Club. There's plenty of accurate information woven in to the story and as 'extras' for budding naturalists to enjoy, but as so often the key focus is on dealing with issues at school and home. The extension activities to the story are, as always, well written and worthwhile. A top read for children of 8 -11.

When Tina's Gran and Grandad take her and and her other triplets to the zoo, Tina is mesmerised by the butterflies. In her school they are doing a project on life cycles and they start with the caterpillar, and Tina draws a beautiful picture of a butterfly and her teacher pins it on the wall.When she is ill her teacher brings her a book about butterflies, a sketch pad, pencils and some work to do. Because Tina has no garden at home Miss Lovejoy (her teacher) has an idea, she let's Tina make a butterfly garden in school, but there is one problem, Selma the class bully has to help her. As a result of working together Selma stops being mean and she and Tina become friends. This wonderful novel shows a little girl who is the weakest of the triplets, learning to stand on her own two feet, and a bully who changes a lot after being nicely by Tina. I am sure you will like this book because it is fast-moving, interesting (you learn a lot of facts about butterflies) and heart warming.

I had avoided Jacqueline Wilson because I thought they seemed a bit worthy/issue led, didn't like the graphics. I now realise I was wrong to do so. I read this to my 7 year old and it was fast paced, emotionally and intelligently engaging and good writing. Really helped allay fears about having a stern teacher next year and also how to not judge others until you get to know them - but done in a subtle way. I will now look for others.

I’m 9years old and enjoyed reading this book. I disliked that there was mean names from the bully. I liked that they were friends in the end

I really enjoyed reading this book! It's about a girl called Tina who loves butterflies. And when her teacher Miss Lovejoy asks Tina and Selma to make a butterfly garden in the school playground, Tina is very excited. But Selma is the class bully and working together with her will be a challenge. If you like 'Double Act' then you'll like Ruby and Garnet's special appearance in this book! I would definitely recommend this book to any girl who likes reading.

"I thaught the butterfly club was a good book by Jackie ,and I specifficaly liked the part when Tina got a chace to be on the Ruby Red show it is one of my favourite books to read ,when I have nothing to do I sit on the sofa and insantly I am engrossed and can't put it down." I would really recommend it to everyone . By Georgi 10 years.

One of the reasons I loved this book was that it actually talked about how bullies are actually being bullied too. This happens in real life, and almost always is the case at school. Also, I've been dreaming that one day Jacqueline Wilson would do a sequel to Double Act and have the girls when they're fourteen or sixteen maybe. When she mentioned "Garnet" it took me five seconds to work it out. Ruby's the actress and Garnet's like the director. Please do a Double Act sequel!

The story is brilliant, 5 stars. However I miss understood the description which said Audio CD. I doesn't play on my daughter's CD player, only the car cd player which is set up for MP3 format. The seller's ought to make this clear for the less tech savvy.

Well, Wilson did it again! A great book she put herself into on pg.257;P I really enjoyed this one because it has everything I love in it; nature, yummy food, butterflies, friendship, and difficult times that lead to a growth. It does talk about bullying and why Selma, a girl in Tina's class, acts out like she does. This book inspires you to do what you can with the gifts you have. Tina, the smallest of a set of triplets, has a heart condition and needs to pace herself and be mindful of her actions. Tina's sisters protect her all the time and this can be a crutch in some ways; Tina is not used to fighting her own battles. Then the sitting arrangements change in class and Selma the class bully is right next to Tina! I do like the teacher, Miss Lovejoy; she is very wise and encourages Selma and Tina to grow a beautiful butterfly garden together at school. The two girls must work together to raise funds for soil, compost, and flowers. They do so by having bake sales, a white elephant stall and a spelling test! Tina finds she has a real love for butterflies and with Selma's brawn they create a beautiful oasis together. One of my favorite Wilson books. If you love nature, and a rising from adversity, this story is for you! As always, these book are complimented so well by Nick Sharratt's lovely illustrations that make it all come to life! Enjoy!

Loved it!! 😍

This Book is quite like my life and it is very touching because I love butterflies and my parents sometimes when we go to the butterfly house they call me the butterfly whisperer and I'm proud I almost feel that it was made for me well I am so touched by this Magical book and I fact funny thing is that I am in a club I made called the butterfly club so I'm amazed! 😍💎💎💖💖❤️❤️ super impressed with this book so yeah I Love it to pieces I can't wait till I read it all over again peace👋 bye

This book is amazing and I showed it to someone mean, they read it and they didn't want to be a bully like Selma so they stopped. It is a amazing book who inspires lots of people.

The Butterfly Club is a very interesting book. I think this book could go on the Best Sellers too. Tina and Selma are the bestest friends they could to each other. I loved this book and love Jaqueline Wilson too.